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Californian Beach Hopper

Megalorchestia californiana

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Field Notes

Description:

A larger sandhopper amphipod. Has long, bright orange first appendages.
Moves by saltation. Not sure of species.

Species ID Suggestions

California Beach Hopper

Megalorchestia californiana

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Comments (2)
ChunXingWong
You have many amazing creatures there which I have never seen before. Seems like a great place for spottings.

Spotted for Missions

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Sea life of the Pacific Northwest.
Mission
The Pacific Northwest Bioregion

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PublishedAugust 17, 2011

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